Quick Thai Basil Rice Sticks with Shrimps Recipe

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Quick Thai Basil Rice Sticks with Shrimps Recipe

Serves 4

Preparation time : 10 mins

Cooking Time : 10 mins

Ingredients

4 tablespoons oil

225 grams shrimps, shelled and deveined

3 cloves garlic, minced

450 grams fresh wide rice noodles or 300 grams dried rice sticks

1 tablespoon thick sweet soy sauce

2 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

20 basil leaves

225 grams bean sprouts, cleaned and rinsed

2 dried chilies, crushed (optional)

Directions

1. If using dried rice sticks, soak for 20 minutes in water, drain and set aside.

2. Heat I tablespoon of the oil in a large work over medium heat and stir-fry the shrimps for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the shrimps turn pink. Remove the shrimps and set aside.

3. Add the remaining oil to the pan and increase the heat to high. Add the garlic and cook for 20 seconds, then add the noodles and stir-fly for 2 to 3 minutes, Stir in the thick sweet soy sauce or normal soy sauce and brown sugar. Return the shrimps to the pan and stir in the fish sauce, oyster sauce, basil, bean sprouts and chilies. Place on a serving platter. Serve hot.